Managing Social Care: A Guide for New Managers - Couverture souple

Harrison, Paul

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905541007 ISBN 13 : 9781905541003

Editeur : Russell House Publishing Ltd, 2006

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Most practitioners apply to become managers after establishing themselves as good case workers, reckoning that they deserve a chance because of that. But at interview they need to establish that they have the necessary capacity. If successful, they then need to cope with the demanding transition, often without formal training. This accessible book helps them make that step, and then continue, as effectively and comfortably as possible by exploring: how to get off to a good start how to go about managing the service how to manage people, the future, quality, change, and yourself. Illustrated with numerous social care examples, it is also well worth reading before applying for the job. While giving due attention to what can be learned from mainstream management on matters such as efficiency, effectiveness and value for money, it recognises and responds to social care s unique features, including: the never-ending process of meeting social need, the consequent importance of milestones to measure progress, and knowing when to stop. the interpersonal dynamics that result from social care staff being trained to be advocates for their clients and also having a dual loyalty to their profession and their employer. managers need to give guidance and direction to employees idealism and free spirit, without risking crushing it. making decisions in teams, but nevertheless learning how to be in charge. Neither an academic tome nor a quick fix manual, Managing Social Care does not claim to do it all . Rather, it leaves you free to take on board what you like, and disregard what you do not consider relevant. Offering guidance on further reading and web-based resources, it seeks to help you become a manager in a way that is appropriate to social care being all about helping people to help themselves.

Biographie de l'auteur

Paul Harrison has worked for over thirty years in social care, where he has held a number of management positions within the statutory sector, and has also served on several voluntary organisations management boards. He is Director of Services for Children and Families in the Health Service Executive, North Dublin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Russell House Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905541007
• ISBN 13: 9781905541003
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible